It's a mere 5.4MB install but the update solves one of the sprawling RPG's greatest annoyances. That advantage has now been nullified.Ī seemingly arbitrary new patch for 2008's Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition takes the first Fallout to eschew isometric, turn-based combat to version 1.7.0.4. Other blockbuster Fallout games such as Fallout 4 ($4.99), Fallout 76 ($9.99), and Fallout: New Vegas ($2.99) have also been steeply discounted.Whether Fallout 3 or Fallout New Vegas is the better game has been the subject of much debate but there's one clear advantage the PC version of the Obsidian-helmed post-apocalyptic RPG had over its predecessor - a complete lack of Games for Windows Live. Even the in-game radio stations appear to now work correctly too which were problematic before.įallout 3: Game of the Year Edition is currently on sale for $7.99 on Steam. No launch options required, and where previously some needed to mess around with a dll file – it just works. Testing out Fallout 3 myself today with Proton Experimental, it worked right out of the box. Improvements to stability and performance.įor Fallout fans on Linux, GamingOnLinux has reported that Fallout 3 works right out of the box now via Proton without requiring any workarounds.Games for Windows Live dependency was removed.The title no longer requires Games for Windows Live and will now launch. If Fallout 3 was previously installed on Steam, we suggest uninstalling and reinstalling the title. GFWL was Microsoft’s solution for tying Windows games with its Live online network service.įallout 3: Game of the Year Edition has been updated and no longer installs Games for Windows Live dependencies.
The occasion is being celebrated by many, as GFWL Live is a redundant online gaming service that was officially discontinued years ago. Bethesda Game Studios has released a surprise update for Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition that removes Games for Windows Live (GFWL) from the nearly 13-year-old action RPG.
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